Police Searching For Man Who Escaped During Arrest

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are searching for a man who escaped as officers were arresting him on Saturday afternoon.

Police said Lawrence Mason, 52, of Queens was last seen entering the 2/3 subway station at W. 116th Street and Lenox Avenue just after 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The suspect is described as being 5’6″ tall, weighing 140 lbs., with long black hair, a ruddy skin complexion and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, tan work boots, a black t-shirt and dark blue jeans.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.